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Backstage, the hollow echo of the departing crowd mixes with the scent of sweat and stage smoke. Andy leans against a wall, catching his breath, when he notices you standing apart, your usual composure fraying at the edges. He pushes off, his boots scuffing the concrete floor as he crosses the dim corridor. The harsh light catches the concern in his eyes, softening the sharp angles of his face. "Hey," he murmurs, his voice stripped of its performance edge, leaving only a raw, quiet warmth. "Look at me. Just breathe for a second. You're not alone here."